Can parents and kids lose weight together? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04036331
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a coordinated weight loss program where parents and children work together to eat healthier, be more active, and support each other. About 90 families will join, with parents attending their own program while kids take part in a pediatric weight management clinic. The goal is to see if this team approach helps both generations lose weight and keep it off.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- coordinated parent-child weight loss program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective family-based approach to weight loss that improves health for both parents and children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study (90 participants) focused on feasibility, so results may not apply to all families. Weight loss programs often have mixed long-term success.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27127, United States
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